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Book (stand-alone)The global foot and mouth disease control strategy
Strengthening animal health systems through improved control of major diseases
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No results found.Diseases are among the most significant limiting factors for livestock production. Their impact can vary from reduced productivity and restricted market access to the elimination of entire flocks or herds, with the resultant loss of biodiversity and valuable genetic resources.Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is an eminent transboundary animal disease (TAD), severely affecting the production of livestock and disrupting regional and international trade in animals and animal products. In develo ping countries the adverse effects of FMD are often underestimated. The disease undermines food security and economic development, both at the level of village smallholders and the more organised production chains supplying urban and export markets. In some regions, in particular is southern Africa, the impact of FMD control measures on wildlife conservation has become an important consideration... -
Book (series)Global Animal Disease Intelligence Report: Issue No. 01 (January – March 2015) 2015
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No results found.A regular update on the main disease threats monitored and analysed by the FAO/AGAH/GLEWS worldwide. This intelligence report contains relevant analysis of disease information collected by FAO GLEWS from official and informal sources and prepared with the kind support of donors to enhance global early warning and surveillance for animal diseases. The global disease intelligence report highlights also a description of possible drivers of animal diseases incursion or spread and forecasts risk of animal diseases based on risk assessment activities conducted by the animal health service for different health threats. -
Book (series)EMPRES Transboundary Animal Diseases Bulletin: Issue No. 22 - 2002 2002
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EMPRES Bulletin publication provides information from different sources on the effective prevention and progressive control of key Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs), analysing animal disease risks to countries and reporting on progress in the control of such diseases in affected countries.
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